In a special video message this weekend, Tales Producer Hideo Baba announced that Tales of Hearts R for the PlayStation Vita will be localized for the West. Originally found on the Nintendo DS, Tales of Hearts was redone on the Vita last year, and that's the version we'll be receiving.

Tales of Hearts R is scheduled to release in both North America and Europe late this year. Here is Baba-San's special message to Western fans on the matter: